Wildlife Monitors: Alice & Jason

Meet Alice and Jason, the dynamic duo that give generously of their time and energy to help keep wildlife safe. Learn more 

Affairs of the heart

We're wild about Valentine's Day Learn more 

Art for wildlife

A class at Duke Middle School in Durham, North Carolina created original woodblock images of wild animals for notecards to sell them to raise funds to help conservation organizations like the Trust to protect wildlife and habitat. Learn more 

Avoiding Snake Bites

Most snake bites are the result of a surprise encounter. Snake-bite accidents can occur when you step on them, walk too close, agitate or threaten one - even if unintentionally. Learn more 

Becoming an Effective Animal Advocate

So many of us want to take action to help animals but we don't know where to start. Here are some tips on making your voice heard. Learn more 

Being More Bear Aware

If you live in bear country—and that can be anywhere from the rustic California mountains to the hustle and bustle of suburban New Jersey—here are ten useful tips. These help with living with other wildlife too. Learn more 

Building a Wildlife Friendly Pond

No matter how large or small your property, you can enhance its value for wildlife with the addition of a well-planned water source. Learn more 

Building Bat Houses

Bats are very fussy about where they will live but they will use well-constructed houses. Learn more 

Can we count on the ESA?

Can the Endangered Species Act Be Counted On? Here’s What Needs to Happen to Save Wildlife. Learn more 

Caring for Wild Birds in Cold Weather

The birds you see in cold winter months are those who have decided to stay in the area—either as permanent residents or winter tourists—and a little kindness can go a long way. Learn more 

Celebrating Earth Day Thinking of Wildlife

Here are six things you can do that will make a significant difference for all who share our planet. Learn more 

Climate Change and Wildlife

How a Changing Climate is Impacting the World’s Wild Animals – and Plants, Too Learn more 

Common species in decline

Perhaps you’ve thought there seem to be fewer common birds in your area, or that they’re singing less often. Sadly, the difference you’re hearing is a sign of tragic loss. Learn more 

Did you know? The wood duck

Wood ducks have been making a healthy recovery after the steep decline they suffered from overhunting and habitat loss prior to their legal protection. Learn more 

Exploring Your Own Backyard

The world outside your door is filled with things that buzz, tweet, squawk, flutter, scurry, build, burrow, hoot, chase, pounce, and soar in your own backyard. Learn more 

Four Reasons Not to Feed Wildlife

It feels like kindness but in reality, it does more harm than good to the animals. Here's why we should not feed wildlife. Learn more 

November 15, 2018

Grizzlies need us

GRIZZLY BEARS ARE BELOVED by most Americans, and are often seen as emblematic of the beauty and plight of all wildlife, as they struggle against a growing number of human-caused threats, particularly habitat loss. Learn more 

Helping an Injured or Orphaned Animal

The pleasure of seeing baby birds or kits or pups can come with a sense of protectiveness—of wanting to help them survive. But when is help appropriate? And how? Learn more 

Identifying Poisonous Snakes

There are only four kinds of poisonous snakes in the continental United States: coral snakes, rattlesnakes, copperheads and cottonmouths. Learn more 

Keeping Wildlife Out of Your House

When gutter cleaning and limb-trimming, take the time to look at your house through the eyes of wildlife. Learn more